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Gluten Free Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Gluten‑Free Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) plain tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 10 small corn tortillas (6‑inch)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat the 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then cook on low for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. In a bowl, mix the chicken, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheese, and ½ cup of the warm sauce.
  4. Spread a thin layer of sauce in a 9x13‑inch baking dish. Warm the tortillas (wrap in damp paper towel, microwave 30‑45 seconds). Spoon filling down the center of each, roll snugly, and place seam‑side down in the dish.
  5. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Notes

If you’d rather use store‑bought sauce, look for a gluten‑free brand with clean ingredients. The enchiladas can be assembled a day ahead; just refrigerate and bake when needed, adding 5 extra minutes.